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HB 2271 Custodial rights of person who committed sexual assault; clear and convincing standard.

Introduced by: Paul E. Krizek | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Custodial rights of person who committed sexual assault; clear and convincing standard. Provides that a person who has been found by a clear and convincing evidence standard to have committed rape, carnal knowledge, or incest, which act resulted in the conception of a child who is the subject of the following, is not a party with a legitimate interest for the purposes of (i) the approval of a petition for custody of or rights of visitation with the child, (ii) the approval of an entrustment agreement for the termination of parental rights without the birth father's signature, or (iii) the validity of an adoption of the child without the birth father's consent. Under current law, such person must have been convicted of such crime to lose such custodial rights.

FULL TEXT

• 01/11/17  House: Presented and ordered printed 17102649D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/11/17  House: Presented and ordered printed 17102649D
• 01/11/17  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/16/17  House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
• 01/18/17  House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket by voice vote
• 02/07/17  House: Left in Courts of Justice